Community bid thanks for support after father’s passing
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and after the death of our father and grandfather. Gratitude for flowers, cards, and food, and appreciation to Church of God ladies who served us. Signed James Sanderson Eva Shore, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanderson, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McKelvey, Mr. and Mrs. George Russell, and the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
James Sanderson
Eva Shore
Robert Sanderson
Herbert McKelvey
George Russell
Deadline Nearing For 1961 Taxes In Douglas County
Douglas County treasurer Bessie Bennett reports rapid payments toward the 1961 tax abstract as the first half personal property tax deadline nears. By Saturday $1,701,845.60 was received of $5,256,874.57 total, with mail collections still to come. Vehicle registrations and 1962 tags hinge on paying the first half, and Bennett urges mail payments to ease courthouse crowds.
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Douglas County
Treasuer
Bessie Bennett
Bennett
Local Hospital Births and Addresses List
Memorial Hospital records reflect numerous births and parental announcements across several towns. Notable entries include Mr. and Mrs. Ridgway welcoming a son at 826 NL Los Sheldon, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Garcia announcing a daughter at 710 Mo. News notes also list the births of sons and daughters to multiple households in Tonganoxie Welda Lecompton and nearby locales.
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Ethel Ridgway
Los Sheldon
Carbondale
George Lowman
Hillip
Ralph Hixson
Walnut
Sandra Debus
Stouffer Place
Irvin Wotan
Fadora
Hilda Hurst
William Knutsen
Haskell Institute
Ruth Scobee
Welda
Margaret Langr
Route 3
Josephine Garcia
Brian Neis
Eudora
Nettie Spencer
Tonganoxie
Matthew Stallard
Perry
Cleta Parker
Eva Pickett
R. I
Melvin Confer
Lecompton
Bertie McConnell
Dorothy Champion
Mary Matthews
Jess Ray
Summit
Janet Hendrickson
Route 1
Deborah High
Mary _ Cornelius
Baldwin
L. J.spencer
Stanley A. Langr
Bob A. Garcia
Wayne Ridgway
Charles F. Hendrickson
Castle Harbour Invitation Golf Set in Bermuda
The second annual Castle Harbour invitation tournament will be held January 30 to February 3 in Tucker's Town Bermuda. Players from the United States Canada and Bermuda will compete without handicap.
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Tucker’s Town
Bermuda
Castle Harbour
United States
Canada
Funeral notice for Chester W. Brown in Masonic lodge context
Stated meeting notice for Lawrence De Mo noclay Commandery No. 16 on December 19 1961 at 7 30 p.m.. funeral for Chester W. Brown to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rumsey's with lodge opening at 1 30 p.m. Stanley B. Norman WM M J Estes Secy Adv.
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Lawrence de Monoclay Commandery No. Gl
Wees
Jacob A. Myers
Anderson
Rec
IGE NO
AF & AM
Chester W. Brown
Rumsey’s
Lodge
Stanley B. Norman
Douglas Bank Opens in New Douglas County Building
Douglas Bank at 9th and Ky Streets began business in a new building costing over 200000. President Chester G. Jones reported a smooth first day with minor drive in traffic issues resolved and praise from patrons for the upgraded quarters.
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Douglas County State Bank
9Th and
Ky. Sts
Chester G. Jones
Mass. Sts
Jones
Lawrence Post Office Plans and Local Site Battle
Lawrence officials face delays as a $700 000 post office project stalls after owners refuse to sell land south of Seventh Street between Vermont and Kentucky. A $244 000 appropriation is aimed at expanding and modernizing toys. Olathe joins the area with a new post office project amid broader regional post office expansion.
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Olathe
Kansas City
Lawrence
Seventh Street
Vermont
Kentucky
Box Office Burglary At KU Murphy Hall
The box office in Murphy Hall at Kansas University was entered sometime Saturday but officials report no money missing.
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Murphy Hall
Kansas University
Kansas University Christmas Vacation Starts Tuesday
More than 10 000 Kansas University students and officials begin a 14 day Christmas vacation at 6 p m Tuesday. Class resumes at 8 a m Wednesday Jan 3 with finals Jan 22 27. Spring registration begins Feb 1 and classes start Feb 5.
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Kansas University
Cold Wave Keeps Lawrence in Grip With Ice Hazards
The Lawrence area endures a prolonged cold spell since December with six inches of snow, zero temperatures, and a Sunday lull. From Saturday to 10 a.m. today, ice has caused 33 accidents in the city while pedestrians struggle on slick sidewalks and drivers rely on chains and snow tires.
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Souri
Lawrence
Sorority and ROTC Serenade Lawrence Tonight
A Kansas University group combining Alpha Delta Pi sorority members and Naval ROTC midshipmen will serenade prominent Lawrence residents tonight. The list includes KU faculty, local retired naval personnel, and Alpha Delta Pi alumni. They have rehearsed since October for tonight’s serenade and recent Christmas concerts, with music aired on campus loudspeakers.
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Kansas University
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Lawrence
Alpha Delta Pi
KU Museum Identifies Animal as Just a Dog
The animal shot by Wayne Flory of Willow Springs is identified by KU Natural History Museum as a big mongrel with no cross evidence to a coyote. Dr. E. Raymond Hall notes it is not a distinct breed. It is not the Perry Panther, which remains undescribed and enigmatic.
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Wayne Flory
Willow Springs
KU Natural History Museum
E. Raymond Hall
Perry
Jefferson County
Douglas County
Talk Marathon Ends in KU Record Breaking Pace
After 421 hours and 52 minutes, Temp lin and Lewis Halls residents end a fund raising talkathon at Kansas University. They surpassed Western Michigan's 401 hour mark and halted at 11 52 a m. The other KU talkathon between Carruth and O Leary Hall and Chi Omega ended after 192 hours as campus chest drives continue.
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Templin
Lewis Halls
Kansas University
Western Michigan
Illinois University
Carruth
O’leary
Chi Omega Sorority
O'Leary
Lawrence Sledding Boys In Good Condition After Accident
Two Lawrence youths, Tom Waters and Merrill Waters, were listed in good condition after a sledding accident on Campanile Hill on the KU campus. Their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Waters of 1001 Alabama Street, reported the injuries.
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Lawrence
Campanile Hill
Kansas University Medical Center
Tom Eee
Merrill
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
George Waters
Ala. St
Lawrence JC Christmas decoration contest deadline set
Deadline tonight at midnight for the Lawrence Junior Chamber outdoor Christmas decoration contest. Don Fisher publicity director says entries by postcard with name and address to Lawrence Jaycee Christmas Contest Box 558 Lawrence. Judging Wednesday night, winners announced Thursday.
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Lawrence
U.S. envoy to meet Tshombe for Congo unity talks
Ambassador Ed Gullion flew to Katanga to press Moise Tshombe toward unity talks with Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula. U.N. reports described heavy fighting in Elisabethville as U.N. troops advanced. Gullion sought safe passage for Tshombe potentially to Kitona or Ndola for talks, while the Congo government insisted on terms.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
U.S
Edmund. A. Gullion
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Cyrille Adoula
Gullion
Kennedy
Elisabethville
Tshombe
U.N
United Nations
Jess Gullion
Ndola
Rhodesia
Adoula
Kivu
Kitona
Atlantic
Kennedy Intervenes in Congo Crisis Cease Fire Appeal
Kennedy acts directly in the Congo crisis after Tshombe asks for intervention to end fighting between U.N. and Katanga forces. Gullion’s role is limited to arranging a meeting between the two Congo leaders, not mediating talks.
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Gullion
Congo
Kennedy
Tshombe
U.N
Katanga
India Invades Goan Frontier as Crisis Deepens
United States officials condemned the action while Prime Minister Nehru refused mediation offers from Kennedy and Macmillan. Portugal retaliated by interning Indian nationals and freezing assets as Indian forces crossed the Goan border with tanks and air support. Defense Minister Menon claimed inside Goa support from underground sympathizers and alleged Portuguese scorched earth tactics.
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United States
Rusk
Déan Rusk
Washington
Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Nehru
Portugal
Mozambique
Angola
Africa
Macao
Red China
Goa
KU Equally Christmas Vespers Weekend Report
The KU group faced hasty last minute arrangements for a Christmas Vespers event. The remainder of the band started after noon and returned home late Sunday. The overall weekend was a largely disappointing experience.
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Houston
Tempus Fugit and Christmas Lists
A poem titled Tempus Fugit opens with memories of childhood time and points to the modern rush of Christmas chores. It then shifts to The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal urging readers to include forgotten people on their holiday lists and share blessings.
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Salvation Army
KU Band Keeps Minutes Low For TV Game
Prof Russell Wiley band director said the group limited performances due to late arrival and weather risk on national television. Wayne Replogle noted the weather hampered arrival but called the scoreboard the best he had seen as KU scored 33 and Rice 7.
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Russell Wiley
Wayne Replogle
Replogle
Rice
Card of Thanks from Martha Rayhill
Martha Rayhill thanks friends for cards flowers and gifts during hospitalization. Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all from the 24 Hours Ambulance Service Rumsey Funeral Home VI3-5111.
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Martha Rayhill
Rumsey Funeral Home
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Lawrence Area
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Journal-World
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